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3.75 of 5 stars
Since its inception in 1915, the Best American series has become the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction.... read full description

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Aug 07, 2011
Scott rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This has a terrific preamble by Rick Reilly on what good writing really is. Tone is typically jock-like, but the advice is top notch.
Jul 08, 2009
Dan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A great read. I'm hooked on the series.
Apr 19, 2008
Wynne rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Everyone should buy this book for one story, "Higher Education." It is the story of a black Catholic basketball coach who comes to an all-white Amish town in Pennsylvania. It is a must, must read.
Jan 04, 2012
Michael rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 03, 2012
Neil rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 26, 2011
Megan marked it as to-read
Dec 15, 2011
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Nov 30, 2011
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Oct 18, 2011
Dan marked it as to-read
Aug 04, 2011
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Jun 06, 2011
J-sin rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jun 03, 2011
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May 19, 2011
Ted rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Mar 16, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011
Kevin marked it as to-read
Jul 27, 2011
Royce rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 17, 2011
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Jan 15, 2011
Doug rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 03, 2011
Josh marked it as to-read
Dec 26, 2010
Phil marked it as to-read
Nov 28, 2010
Jason rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 26, 2010
Houghton Mifflin rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aug 11, 2010
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May 01, 2010
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Feb 14, 2010
Susanna marked it as to-read
Jan 30, 2010
Hrn1947 rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Sep 06, 2009
Matt rated it: 2 of 5 stars
May 26, 2009
Tjk rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Aug 14, 2008
Catharine marked it as to-read
Apr 01, 2008
Matt rated it: 3 of 5 stars